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If you just want to see what files are on the DVD, right click and choose
explore. If it is a video, and you do not have the applicable codec
installed on your computer, inserting the DVD, or double clicking on it,
will likely do nothing.

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Regards,

Richard Urban MVP
Microsoft Windows Shell/User

"Michael" <mexxwalraven@verson.net> wrote in message
news:3BC359D2-B4F4-4D3F-AAA3-CD80F6306561@microsoft.com...
> Have a DVD in drive e:
> in 'computer' window' I see the DVD and an icon of a disc with DVD on it
> so seems to recognize it.
> If I double click on the icon I get
>
> This file does not have a program associated with for performing this
> action. Create an association in the Set Associations control panel.
>
> This also occures if I right click and select either open or play. Explore
> works as expected (can see the folders). Autoplay also works correctly,
> starts up WMP11.
>
> I can find setting associations with file type extensions but not 'a DVD
> in drive' .
>
> Pointers greatly appreciated.
> (vista home premium)
>
> Michael
>

How to solve the perpetually irritating "this file does not have a program associated with it..." problem

Hopefully the following should work for you. Copy and paste the following into a text document and save as "dvd.reg", making sure you include the '.reg' extension to save as a registry file type entry. Simply double click on the created file and merge the key into the registry:

Note that following this you may need to set Windows Media Player as the default program for DVDs by going into Control Panel - Programs - Default Programs - Set Program And Access Defaults - Custom - Chose A Default Media Player - Windows Media Player. When you double click on the DVD icon now, the dvd will begin to play automatically.

If you are having issues with CDs also, you will need to do the same and integrate the following into the registry:

Hopefully the following should work for you. Copy and paste the
following into a text document and save as "dvd.reg", making sure you
include the '.reg' extension to save as a registry file type entry.
Simply double click on the created file and merge the key into the
registry:

Note that following this you may need to set Windows Media Player as
the default program for DVDs by going into Control Panel - Programs -
Default Programs - Set Program And Access Defaults - Custom - Chose A
Default Media Player - Windows Media Player. When you double click on
the DVD icon now, the dvd will begin to play automatically.

If you are having issues with CDs also, you will need to do the same
and integrate the following into the registry: